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How to get fromWoolacombe to Holyheadby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Woolacombe to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 45m
    £182–300

  2. Drive to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Woolacombe to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    9h 17m
    £67–264

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 8m
    £108–204

  4. Drive 290.6 mi

    1. Drive from Woolacombe to Holyheadcar car 290.6 mi
    6h 40m
    £72–104

  5. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 25m
    £148–273

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 41m
    £161–302

Woolacombe to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Woolacombe, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to Holyhead via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 8h 45m.

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